Imperialism review

What is Imperialism?

• A period of time of technological advances

• When a stronger country takes over a weaker country for resources

When did Imperialism happen?

• After the Enlightenment

• After The Industrial Revolution

Why did Europe imperialize

• For Raw Materials

• For New Markets

• Because of Competition

• All of the above

What was the Berlin Conference?

• A meeting with all the European leaders to discuss how to divide Africa.

• The End of Imperialism.

Who was Imprealized?

• Africa

• India

• China

• All of the above

How was Europe able to take over weaker countries?

• They were Technologically superior

• They had better transportation

• Both A and B

How did Europeans justify Imperialism?

• Social Darwinism

• The Enlightenment

What is Social Darwinism?

• Survival of the fittest

• A religion

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons/ideas behind imperialism? 

• Military Needs
• To isolate your country from the rest of the world. 
• Cultural Superiority 
• Nationalism 

 What happened as a result of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885? 

• France and Britain agreed to combine African colonies
• less fighting between African leaders and European powers
• African leaders voiced their suggestions
• Europeans divided Africa into colonies